Come back often for news and other information of interest. Go to Contact Us to send news to use on this page.We want to share short items that will be of interest to exes, important dates, marriages, deaths, celebrations. This site belongs to the Odem Exes. Help us make it interesting - Send News, Send Pictures!If you're thinking about organizing a class reunion in 2010(or some other year),We can post it here and help get the word out!

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For some of us, it was a very long time ago, but put on your thinking caps and see if you can help. Ask your parents, grandparents, classmates and check in those old memory boxes...... We need the names of the Valedictorians/Salutatorians for the following years: 1922, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36,38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 51, 52, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 71 and 79. We need the name of the Salutatorian only for 1962. If you can help with this information, please contact Claudina Perez perezc@oeisd.org

(left) Theresa Robertson, Class of '59, hands in herT.I. employee badge on her last day there. She retired on October 27, 2006 after 46 years with the company. Theresa has moved back to the area and is living in Skidmore and would like to hear from old friends trobertson001@stx.rr.comRemember Scoot's Cafe that belonged toTheresa, Hilda and Patsy Jean's folks?

The Odem High School Library is in needof some Yearbooks to completethe Library collection.Anything before 1948. 1952 No Yearbook Published1959 1960 1961 1966 1968 1970 1971 1973 1976 1982If you have a yearbook from one of these years that you're willing to donate, please contact Frances Sipes Barlow barlowf@oeisd.org

Jim Walker, Class of '60 writes, "Joined Air Force and left prior to graduation. Finished high school in Air Force." We can share Jim's contact information.

Can you help locate Veterans' Memorial Plaque?........For many years, a plaque bearing the names of Odem Exes who had served in the U.S. Armed Forces hung in the hall of the old Odem High School. This plaque was removed for safekeeping during Hurricane Celia in 1970 and hasn't been seen since. Does anyone have any idea where it might be? Use the Contact Us page to provide information, please.

Deborah Buentello Carriles, Class of '88, writes...... "Hi all. I am so looking forward to the big '20' reunion. Feel free to get my info from the Exes committee to keep me informed. Oh, and I would love to help out in searching for people or getting the reunion together. Just let me know and I will come down from SA." Deborah gave permission to share her information and she can be emailed at deborah_carriles@yahoo.com

Homecoming 2007 was the weekend of the Class of 1977 30 year reunion, and it was a great weekend of food, fun, and catching up with old friends. Classmates came from as far as New Jersey (Boyd Smith), Nebraska (Jo Lynne Barber Lehan), and San Antonio (Joe Thornton) to participate in the event. The weekend included attending the homecoming football game, a reception at Dalia's Cafe in Odem after the game, and a party at the home of Steve and Joan (Atkinson) McKaughan. (See Photo at right)

Darrell Wayne Phelps,Classof '57, writes thathe's retired from theAir Force, married andliving in Seguin. We can share Darryl'scontact info. The photoshows retirement at its best!

Duncan Robertson looking for old classmates... We received this email from Duncan Robertson who is looking for old classmates. His email is listed. If you knew Duncan, let him hear from you.

" I'm not a graduate of Odem HS, however, I did spend a good portion of my "formative" years at that school and would like to have the chance to look up some old classmates. Would have been in the graduating class of 1990. Thank you!" Email Duncan at duncan.robertson@gmail.com

Tom Laney,Class of '59(Salutatorian)with his grandson,Ryan GentryAnyone remember being in Band with Tom????

WE'RE STILL LOOKING FOR A COPY OF "HISTORY OF SAN PATRICIO COUNTY" Please take a look at the book that Cervado Castro is holding (Left). It's an out-of-print History of San Patricio County and the Homecoming Committee is hoping someone will have an extra copy that they will donate for auction or raffle for fund raising. You can offer it through the Contact Us page.

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Click & enlarge this picture(left) & you'll see that it says Est. 1956. Any of you guysremember playing (or coaching) in the first Odem Little League? (Girls couldn't play in 1956) If you played or coached that first year, send us a note about it.

JAN GREENWOOD WOODSON, Decorations Committee Chair is asking for recommendations or suggestions for decorations by mail or email. Decorations for reception and General Assembly. Some of the decorations may be moved for dance.) woodsonj@trinityvalleyschool.org710 Bunker Hill Drive Arlington, TX 76011

Willard Lynn Bosworth, Class of '75 writes that he married his wife Judy in 1985, then moved to Tulsa, OK that same year to attend Spartan School of Aeronautics. He graduated in 1987 and went to work in 1987 for American Airlines in Tulsa as an A & P Tech. He's been with American ever since and is now living in Broken Arrow, which is right next door to Tulsa. We can share his email address to contact him.

Bill & Jo Ann Hanstrom visited Odem in June with their youngest son and his family. Shown at "old" Welder Park in Sinton is (l-r) Jeff Hanstrom, 15 yr. old John Hanstrom, Jana Hanstrom, Jo Ann Hanstrom (class of '61) w/10 yr. old Anna in front and Bill Hanstrom (class of '60). Bill & Jo Ann showed the family Odem & Sinton & had lunch with old friends.

Steve Garcia, class of '77, writes that he didn't graduate with his class. He joined the U.S. Army in his senior year, but regrets not being able to be there with all his brothers and sisters that he knew through elementary up to high school. He received his GED through the armed forces training. Steve lives in Odem and we can share his information. You can email Steve at sbg1525@yahoo.com

***NOTE***We received some correspondence and a very generous offer from Casey Cluiss Flinn, granddaughter of Jack Whetstone (Class of '42), daughter of Kelly Whetstone Cluiss (Class of '70, and niece of Colleen Whetstone (Class 67 ) Casey's hobby is genealogy and she's offering to do research for those of you that might need or want information on your family. FROM CASEY:"I was raised in Sinton, but my mother and her family were all raised in Odem (surname-Whetstone). I have a special interest in the history of these two towns. Genealogy is my hobby and I love helping others research their roots. I would be happy to help anyone with their search. I am willing to visit cemeteries to take photos of headstones and I own a copy of the San Patricio County Book and can look for any information about your family. My email address is cjfrdh@aol.com, if anyone is interested"

NEWS FLASH FROM FRANCIS GARCIA MORROW, Class of '63 - " No longer working at CC State School! YEAAH! P-T job turned into over 40 hours per week due to staff shortages, illnesses, etc. I only want a p-t job just to keep busy." Anita lives in Corpus and says we can share her contact information. Let Jo Fern Quinn Thomas know if you want to contact Francis.

Calling "old" Pacers....

For all you gear-heads that were around in the late '50's, early '60's, take a look at the picture on the left. Anyone have any memories of the Pacers Hot Rod Club that you can share? This Pacers plaque belongs to Bill Hanstrom, Email bhanstrom@embarqmail.com